I must first apologize to anyone who crochets or knits for this craft project I'm about to share with you. I admire anyone who possesses that skill. My late mother-in-law tried to teach me years ago but I just couldn't pick it up.
I was in a fabric store recently and there was a video showing how to finger crochet or knit. I often get the two techniques confused. Anyway, while looking at the video, a light bulb went on in a weird sort of way for me to try to make a garland out of twine using a slipknot. I know, a slipknot!
After getting home, I pulled out my very large roll of jute twine and started making slipknots. I first tied a knot on one end and then basically tied a knot to form a loop and continued tying knots with loops. This sounds a bit cray cray, but a cute little pattern of loops was forming and I liked how it was looking.
Sorry, some of the pictures are blurry, but it's hard taking photos with one hand and trying to keep it steady. Here's what I did:
First make a loop . . .
and with your right fingers push the twine through the loop and out creating a knot with a loop. Or what some might call a slipknot . . .
and tighten.
Once you've made the first slipknot(with loop) continue making another slipknot with a loop using your fingers.
Keep tying knots and forming loops . . . see the resulting pattern of loops?
How cute!
I could go on and on and on making these . . .
The spacing between the loops can be tighten by adjusting the loop. Slipknots can easily be pulled out so once I was satisfied with the look, I added a drop of fabric glue to the knots and let dry.
And then I thought to tie (using threads from burlap scraps) red bells to the garland to make it festive!
Look how rustic and pretty it looks!
What do you think?
Loopy, loops - jingle bells, jingle, jingle!
I call this very rustic and hand made!
This would be perfect to use with country, rustic, or woodland decor for the holidays!
Take a little time to
enjoy
and
Happy Holiday Crafting!
